单词	exoticism
释义	exoticism /ɪɡˈzɒtɪsɪz(ə)m / noun [mass noun] 1The quality of being attractive or striking through being colourful or unusual: the luxury and exoticism of the new decor... In reality, architectural exoticism must have been tempered by familiar amusements, for the house had a fantastical surprise garden with fountains; its plan too was diverting. For all the opulent exoticism of his unique harmony, Alexander Scriabin was nothing if not meticulous about musical form and structure. His Romantic exoticism was the target of criticism from the naturalists such as Duranty. 1.1Style or traits considered characteristic of a distant foreign country: she exudes an aura of oriental exoticism... On the other hand, the oriental exoticism of the Buddhist temple captures the attention of most Americans and fits into the American imagination of what is Chinese. The courts of Europe had long been fascinated by the exoticism and mystery of the Orient. The authors accused the novelist of distorting Asian American reality on the one hand, and catering to the demand of the dominant culture for exoticism and stereotypes on the other.
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